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Thomas "Tom" Robert Rosenacker Sr., 71, of Independence, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 5, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Tom proudly served as a Marine from 1965-1969, spending 13 months in Vietnam, and Tom was a Union Electrician for IBEW Local 212 and CMHA for 45 years, working numerous jobs. He most enjoyed working at the Cincinnati Museum Center. Tom was a member of St. Barbara Parish, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Moose Lodge 1469, and a member of the Ju Be Dee's Social Club. Tom enjoyed camping with his wonderful friends, watching UK Basketball games, and Nascar. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eileen Crawford and Robert Rosenacker and Tom's beloved first wife, Brenda J. Rosenacker. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Teri (Alering) Rosenacker; his 6 children, Tom Jr., Michelle (Jody) Stephenson, Greg Poulin, Beth (Tim Gritton) Poulin, Brad (Liz) Rosenacker, Ashley (George) Finke Jr. He also leaves behind his 6 grandchildren: Kaitlyn Stephenson, Brittany Rosenacker, Destiny Harper, Brady Stephenson, Gracey Finke, and George "Monkey" Finke III, and his great-grandson, Gabriel "Mike" Rosenacker. Visitation will be on Saturday December 12, 2015 from 9AM-12PM at St. Henry Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation at 12PM. Burial at Floral Hills. Memorial contributions to: Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville FL, 32256 or The American Cancer Society 2808 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45206. Online condolences to: www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Kentucky Enquirer on Dec. 9, 2015.

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Dennis Kelley

December 10, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tom.
He and I were classmates of 1962 Holy Cross high school.
I remember that Tom loved the "Indianapolis 500" and think he got permission to take off of school in 1961 to travel there for the race.
He was a great guy.
May he rest in peace.

Lloyd & Fely Andrews

December 9, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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